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Keenam Family History

Keenam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Keenan, Keena, Keenum, Keelan, Heenan, Debnam, Keen, Keegan, Kellam

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Where is the Keenam family from?

You can see how Keenam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keenam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keenam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keenam families living in Staffordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Keenam's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Keenam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keenam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keenam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ring Spinner Cotton was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keenam. 100% of Keenam women worked as a Ring Spinner Cotton.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Ring Spinner Cotton
    100%

What Keenam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Keenam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keenam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Keenam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Keenam. For the veterans among your Keenam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keenam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Keenam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Keenam in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keenam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keenam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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